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Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways
Travel Advisories Issued For Two Westchester Roadways Travel advisories have been issued for motorists planning to hit the road in Westchester County this weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation announced lane closures scheduled for Route 9A in Mount Pleasant and on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford to allow crews to perform maintenance work in the area. The NYSDOT said that between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, there will be one lane closed on Route 9A in the area of Route 141. A lane closure is planned for the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway ramp to westbound I-287. According to the NYSDOT, “motorists are …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles
Roadway Remains Closed For Replacement Of Downed Utility Poles Town of Greenburgh police are advising drivers that Pipeline Drive is temporarily closed while repairs are made to two utility poles. The poles were damaged on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a crash by a Town of Greenburgh vehicle. The road reopened for the evening rush hour, but was closed again Wednesday, Nov. 13 as Con Ed resumed work. Town of Greenburgh Police Chief Brian Joseph Ryan said workers anticipate the roadway will be closed for at least six hours. A police officer and flag person will be posted during this time to allow commuters access to their vehicles parked along Pipeline Drive…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Business On Salt Point Turnpike Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Business On Salt Point Turnpike
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Business On Salt Point Turnpike Click here for an updated story: Massive Blaze Destroys Headquarters Of Poughkeepsie Excavation Company A three-alarm fire broke out at a commercial building in Poughkeepsie, sending smoke billowing from Salt Point Turnpike just before 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. Salt Point Turnpike is closed between Bedel Road and Cream Street -- a closure expected to last for an extended amount of time, according to authorities. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area. Multiple agencies are responding to the blaze, which tore through the side of the structure as crews battled the blaze, w…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Weekday Saw Mill River Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be single- and double-lane closures on the Saw Mill River Parkway for more than a week in Westchester as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an advisory to motorists warning that there will be weekday closures from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning on Monday, Sept. 24 in both directions of the parkway between the New York City line and exit 5A (Palmer Road) in Yonkers. Officials said the closures are expected to last through Tuesday, Oct. 2, and will again be closed on Friday, Oct. 5. During the project, motorists can expe…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
School Bus Hits Utility Pole In Town Of Poughkeepsie School Bus Hits Utility Pole In Town Of Poughkeepsie
School Bus Hits Utility Pole In Town Of Poughkeepsie Town of Poughkeepsie police are on the scene of a school bus crash with reported injuries. The crash occurred just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at 2429 New Hackensack Road, Town of Poughkeepsie Police said. Few details were available at this point, including which school the bus served. First responders report the minibus struck a pole, which snapped in half. Police are requesting motorists avoid the area until the roadway is cleared, police said. This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes